Just 45% of India's graduate jobseekers meet industry needs: Study Finding candidates with high employability in non-technical skills is easier than finding candidates with high job-readiness for technical skills, said the 'India's Graduate Skill Index: 2023' report, published by online talent assess…

White-collar hiring rise in July amid positive domestic economic indicators The number of open positions closed with 272,000 in July, up from 230,000 in June, according to data put together by specialist staffing firm Xpheno. Companies both in the technology and non-tech space put out more vacancies in July, with th…

6 lucrative travel jobs to fulfill your wanderlust dreams The article explores six lucrative travel jobs that can fulfill your wanderlust dreams, including becoming a flight attendant/pilot, travel blogger or influencer, cruise ship crew member, travel photographer, translator, and tour guide.

Career gap? Here's how you can explain it Explaining a career gap during an interview can be daunting, but job seekers should focus on constructing an acceptable narrative and emphasising their skillset and ability to serve as an asset to the organization. Employers are well-versed with such situations, and as l…

If numbers don’t scare you, consider these emerging roles in finance Apart from the traditional career options of accountant, banker, financial advisor etc., emerging finance careers are gaining attention. Financial forensics, quants, green and impact investing, ESG accounting and fintech innovation are some of the …

Over 17,000 Indian startup employees laid off in the first half of 2023 as funding winter refuses to thaw Startups, which heavily rely on external investments to fuel their growth, have been forced to downsize due to a decline in investor funding. The lack of new investments flowing into the industry has become the …

Festive Boost: Companies may hire record number of temporary workers this year A record 600,000-700,000 temp jobs are likely to be created in the upcoming festive months between August-end and December, according to exclusive data shared with ET by staffing company ManpowerGroup India. This is an increase of around …

Stop multitasking. No, Really-Just stop it In today's society, the pressure to multitask is often viewed as necessary to keep up with life's demands and to achieve success. However, the author argues that multitasking is neither effective nor sustainable. Instead, one should focus on doing one thing at a tim…

How to get culture and performance to work together for the benefit of the company Culture is a crucial aspect of any company's success. According to experts, a good culture is necessary to sustain operations. The “Competing Values Framework” is an excellent example that business leaders can use to manage cultur…

Festive Boost: Companies may hire record number of temporary workers this year A record 600,000-700,000 temp jobs are likely to be created in the upcoming festive months between August-end and December, according to exclusive data shared with ET by staffing company ManpowerGroup India. This is an increase of around …

Serving your notice period gracefully can land you a better job opportunity Resigning from your job does not mean you can slack off during your notice period. In fact, it is important to maintain productivity levels, show gratitude towards your employer and inform colleagues and clients. It is also crucial not to ta…

ESG in the Boardroom: The CXO’s Priorities Business leaders and CXOs must redefine their investments, priorities, and actions to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, including climate change, waste, water, air pollution, biodiversity, organizational culture, and social practices. The Securit…

Women lap up freelance gigs as work-from-home ends The number of women professionals seeking freelance work has surged amidst a dearth of remote work opportunities for women, leading to many dropping out of full-time roles. Flexing It notes a 15% increase in the number of women consultants seeking freelance work in …

India Inc wants more women in leadership roles Companies including Accenture, Cognizant, KPMG, L&T, PwC, and NatWest Group are making concerted efforts to bring in more women in leadership roles, recognising that diverse viewpoints are crucial to fostering innovation and better decision-making, ultimately leadin…

What are the benefits of Digital Marketing? In reality, digital marketing refers to advertising efforts that appear on a computer, phone, tablet, or other electronic device. Examples include social media updates, online videos, display ads, search engine marketing, and sponsored social ads.

Scope of Digital Marketing: What you need to know Digital marketing has become an essential tool for businesses to connect with customers. In India, where over 82% of consumers shop and research online, the digital market is booming. The country's Digital India initiative has stimulated private sector and job gr…

Nine in 10 companies still prefer conducting virtual interviews​: Survey Pre-pandemic, face-to-face interviews dominated the first round of hiring processes, accounting for over 75% of interviews. However, post-pandemic, the paradigm has shifted drastically, with 90% of organisations now conducting virtual interview…

Make your resume ATS-compliant by following these steps With the rise in the use of tracking software to simplify the recruitment process, job seekers must ensure their resumes can successfully pass through the initial software scan. To create an ATS-friendly resume, job seekers should use a simple format, stick to …

Large local companies ramp up search for CXOs amid macro woes Leading executive search firms including Korn Ferry India, Heidrick & Struggles, EMA Partners and Insist Consulting have seen a 25-30% increase in CEO/CXO mandates in the first four months of this fiscal year compared to a year ago across sectors such…

Essential insights into various digital marketing roles and strategies Any form of online advertising is referred to as digital marketing. The definition of the phrase most commonly used in the modern corporate world is as stated above. A business can affordably reach a significant demographic by using digital marke…

Externships are the new improved internships. Here's how you can land one Externships are experiential learning opportunities that involve working directly with someone who is "on the job" and shadowing or observing them to learn more from them. It can aid in understanding an interest in a field, provi…

New additions to employee benefit offerings: egg, sperm freezing An increasing number of companies are adding support for egg and sperm freezing to staff benefit programmes, to help their employees make choices regarding family building in tandem with their career and other goals in life. Accenture, Myntra, SAP Indi…

Zomato delivery partner clears Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Exam A Zomato delivery partner, Vignesh, has cleared the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Exam, inspiring many on social media. The company shared Vignesh's achievement on Twitter, which garnered over 1 lakh views. The exam is a state-level …

Simplilearn ​s​ees 123% ​rise in AI/ML ​program​me ​enrollments​ across multiple markets The dynamic shift in the technology job market has contributed to this trend, with working professionals displaying immense interest in such programmes. Notably, the US market has seen demand rise by approximately 87%, while Ind…

Over 5 crore MGNREGA job cards deleted in 2022-23: Govt More than five crore job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) were cancelled in 2022-23, 247 per cent more than the number of deletions in 2021-22, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply, Rural Deve…